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Working directly with the Head of Product for the track, the Senior Strategy & Operations role brings the structure, cadence, and operational standards needed to turn priorities into clear, measurable, and scalable execution within a context of growing complexity (multiple stakeholders, fast trade-offs, monetization topics).\nYour responsibilities\nStrategic planning and execution\nPartner with the product leadership to define, prioritize, and implement operational roadmaps aligned with business objectives\n\nDesign and establish scalable operational frameworks that support our growth\n\nData-driven decision making\nLead comprehensive analyses to identify market opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and growth levers\n\nDevelop actionable insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative research\n\nProject leadership\nSpearhead strategic initiatives and pilot programs from ideation through implementation and measurement\n\nIdentify and manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities\n\nCross-functional orchestration\nServe as the operational nexus between the track and horizontal teams including care, sales, and the other product teams.\n\nFacilitate effective collaboration and alignment across organizational boundaries\n\nPerformance management\nOwn the OKR process for the track, ensuring clarity of objectives and accountability for results\n\nDesign and implement robust tracking mechanisms to monitor performance against key metrics\n\nProactively identify performance gaps and develop action plans to address them\n\nWho we’re looking for\nExperience\n5+ years of experience in Strategy & Operations or a related field, with a strong record of scaling business operations in dynamic environments\n\nProven track record of translating strategic initiatives into executable operational plans and projects, delivering measurable business impact\n\nProficiency in SQL (or willingness to learn) and modern data analysis tools to drive decision-making independently\n\nCore competencies\nStrategic vision: ability to connect business objectives with operational requirements while maintaining focus on long-term goals\n\nAnalytical excellence: skilled at distilling complex data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes\n\nProject management rigor: experience leading cross-functional initiatives from conception to implementation\n\nCommunication and influence: exceptional ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuade diverse stakeholders\n\nProblem-solving orientation: demonstrated ability to identify root causes and develop innovative, practical solutions\n\nThis role is Paris-based only, and unfortunately we're not able to offer a fully remote setup.\nYou'll need to be fluent in both French and English for this role.\nRecruitment Process\n- Screening interview with Barbara - Senior Recruiter (30 mins)\n- An interview with Laura - Head of Product Core Accounting (1h)\n- A Business Case to prepare at home and to present (1h)\n- A final interview with Eric - VP Strategic Initiatives (45 mins)\nWhat do we do to make your work life easier\nWherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane\nYou’ll have a competitive compensation package\nYou'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us\nYou’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it\nThrough our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness\nYou’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French\nYou’ll get the latest Apple equipment\nDepending on the teams and the requirements of the position - you'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone\nWe are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone.\nIf you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)\nWho are we looking for ?\nTo thrive at Pennylane, you need :\n-To speak English (level is assessed and appreciated according to the department you’re applying to)\n-To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment\n-To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)\n-Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business-led actions on your day to day activity\nWe know that some people are less likely to apply than others, if they don’t feel like they meet the full list of criteria.\nIf you’re hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration.\nImportant information for candidates\nRecruitment scam attempts are on the rise. We invite you to remain vigilant during your exchanges.\nApplications through official channels only: apply exclusively through our job postings published on our official platforms (career site, official partner pages).\nAlways verify the sender's email address: our communications are sent from professional email addresses with the domains @pennylane.com or @pennylane-partners.com\nWe will never ask you for payment or financial information\n(bank details, payment for an interview, equipment purchases, etc.) as part of the recruitment process. If such a request is made to you, it is fraudulent. We invite you to not respond and to report it to us immediately.\nWe also want to emphasize that we fully embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and that we’re doing our best to create a safe and inclusive environment.\nWe are committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are. If anything, diversity makes us a more fun place to work at.\nDonnées personnelles\nPennylane traite vos données pour gérer votre candidature et évaluer votre adéquation au poste. Si votre candidature n’aboutit pas, vos données peuvent être conservées 2 ans à compter de notre dernier échange ou de la clôture du recrutement afin de constituer & gérer un vivier de candidats. Vous pouvez vous opposer à tout moment et demander la suppression de vos données en écrivant à : . \nNotre data policy\nPersonal Data\nPennylane processes your data to manage your application and assess your suitability for the position. If your application is unsuccessful, your data may be retained for 2 years from our last exchange or the closing of the recruitment process, in order to build and manage a candidate pool. You may object at any time and request the deletion of your data by writing to . Learn more\nPersonenbezogene Daten\nPennylane verarbeitet Ihre Daten, um Ihre Bewerbung zu bearbeiten und Ihre Eignung für die Stelle zu beurteilen. Sollte Ihre Bewerbung nicht erfolgreich sein, können Ihre Daten bis zu 2 Jahre ab unserem letzten Austausch oder dem Abschluss des Rekrutierungsverfahrens gespeichert werden, um einen Kandidatenpool aufzubauen und zu verwalten. Sie können jederzeit Widerspruch einlegen und die Löschung Ihrer Daten beantragen, indem Sie an  schreiben. Mehr erfahren\nDatos personales\nPennylane trata sus datos para gestionar su candidatura y evaluar su idoneidad para el puesto. En caso de que su candidatura no sea seleccionada, sus datos podrán conservarse hasta 2 años a partir de nuestro último contacto o de la finalización del proceso de selección, con el fin de constituir y gestionar una reserva de candidatos. Puede oponerse en cualquier momento y solicitar la eliminación de sus datos escribiendo a . 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